V/M |
SAFETY |
EMC |
RADIO |
ENERGY EFFICIENCY |
FACTORY AUDIT |
M |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
INMETRO certification mark:
INMETRO certified products and certification methods
1. Mandatory category
1. Steel pipe, cast iron pipe accessories, steel wire rope
2. Automobile and motorcycle tires, wheels, batteries, shock absorbers, fuel pumps, horns, engine pistons, piston rings, piston pins, circlips, safety glass lights, auto parts
3. Active medical devices
4. Circuit breaker
5. Live equipment used in explosive environment (explosion-proof certification)
6. Related equipment of gas system (pressure reducing valve and rubber hose)
7. Switch, plug and socket
8. Electronic ballast (ballast)
9. Wires and cables
10. Voltage regulator
11. Home appliances
12.IT equipment
2. Voluntary category
1. Industrial valves
2. Building materials, etc. [2]
3. Energy efficiency label
4. Three-phase motor
5. Photovoltaic modules, etc. [3]
INMETRO certification is Brazil's national accreditation body (Accreditation Body), responsible for the formulation of Brazilian national standards. Most Brazilian product standards are based on IEC and ISO standards. Manufacturers who need to export their products to Brazil should refer to these two standards when designing their products. All products that meet the Brazilian standards and other technical requirements must be marked with the mandatory INMETRO mark and the mark of an accredited third-party certification body before they can enter the Brazilian market.
INMETRO certification process
In the INMETRO certification, the most widely used certification model is the internationally accepted certification model 5, which includes the testing of the product itself and the audit of the factory quality management system. At the same time, this model also requires preliminary and supervisory audits. The specific process is as follows:
1. Initial review
1. Product technical file analysis
2. Define the product family and determine the test product model
3. Initial factory audit
4. Sampling)
5. Laboratory evaluation (if applicable)
6. Witness test (if applicable)
7. Importer review
8. Certification process review
9. Issue a certificate
2. Follow-up supervision and review
According to Brazilian laws, different products have different supervision and audit cycles, generally 6/9/12 months. The process is as follows:
1. Importer review
2. Sampling
3. Factory audit
4. Laboratory evaluation (if applicable)
5. Witness test (if applicable)
6. Importer review
7. Certification process review
8. Renew the certificate
1. INMETRO certification precautions:
1. In Brazil, plugs must comply with the standards NBR 14136 and NBR NM 60884-1. Since January 1, 2009, NEMA plugs have been officially eliminated;
2. If it is a CB report for circuit breaker products issued by other laboratories, some tests must be added (the scheme is designated by Brazil);
3. For small circuit breakers, the I2t curve diagram under each current must be submitted before certification;
4. There are LCIE test reports and CIG023 reports for electronics, which can be directly transferred to the INMETRO certificate;
2. INMETRO certification application process
1. Communicate in the early stage of the project and initiate an application to Huatongwei after confirmation
2. Sample delivery test
3. Issue a test report
4. Arrange for factory audit
5. Assist in submitting the test report and factory audit report to the certification body
6. A certificate will be issued after the information is reviewed and approved